Balneotherapy is a clinically effective complementary approach in the treatment of low-grade
inflammation-and stress-related pathologies. The biological mechanisms by which …

Spa therapy represents a popular treatment for many rheumatic diseases. The mechanisms
by which immersion in mineral or thermal water or the application of mud alleviates suffering …

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is a significant public health burden in
US adults. Among its many risk factors, obesity is a key player, causing inflammation, pain …

The objective of this prospective parallel randomized single-blind study was to assess that a
cycle of mud-bath therapy (MBT) provides any benefits over usual treatment in patients with …

Abstract Fioravanti A, Iacoponi F, Bellisai B, Cantarini L, Galeazzi M: Short-and long-term
effects of spa therapy in knee osteoarthritis. Objective: To assess both the short-and long …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis clinically characterized by joint pain,
functional limitation, and reduced quality of life. Several studies have shown a clear link …

Objective: The aim of this study was to reveal the efficacy of mud pack treatment in patients
with knee osteoarthritis and to find the contribution of chemical factors to the build up of …

In-vitro experiments have been developed to ascertain whether pelotherapy applications
involve the transfer of chemical elements from the healing mud to the human body, across …

Osteoarthritis (OA) continues to be one of the leading causes of 'years lived with
disability'worldwide. Symptomatic knee OA is highly prevalent among people aged 50 years …

The aims of this study were to evaluate whether balneotherapy with mineral sulphate–
bicarbonate–calcium water could determine substantial symptomatic improvement, and to …